U18 World League

Margarita
Spectators: 7554 (Terracing: 5667, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Margarita's Benedicto Torres started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a defensive mix-up in MegaFenerbahce's zone, Modesto Kismi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tuncay Okkan came out of the goal and Modesto Kismi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 11th match minute, MegaFenerbahce was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aras Görkem Can to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, Margarita's Tuncay Okkan threw himself towards the right post 13 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Benedicto Torres, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 16th minute, Oğuz Turatekin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aşık Özgenalp kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Modesto Kismi made a precise shot to the right of Tuncay Okkan. MegaFenerbahce's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benedicto Torres in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tuncay Okkan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 23rd match minute, MegaFenerbahce was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yiğit Can Saygın to maneuver through the defense. Süleyman Akyazıcıoğlu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benedicto Torres could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Tuncay Okkan made a huge save. Tuncay Okkan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albino Orlondon, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. After some careless play in the Margarita defense, Aras Görkem Can kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Santiago Jatsu. The Margarita fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Santiago Jatsu should have stopped the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Aşık Özgenalp made the kick off in the second half. Süleyman Akyazıcıoğlu charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Süleyman Akyazıcıoğlu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 53rd match minute, MegaFenerbahce was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Süleyman Akyazıcıoğlu to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yiğit Can Saygın during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 55th minute, Yiğit Can Saygın hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Braulio Abad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tuncay Okkan having to interfere. Arcan Safi kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Tuncay Okkan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Modesto Kismi, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. A collision led to MegaFenerbahce getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Süleyman Akyazıcıoğlu hit a great ball. With a little luck, Margarita's Santiago Jatsu got control of the ball when Aşık Özgenalp tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tuncay Okkan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedicto Torres in the 86th minute of the match. The supporters of Margarita booed when MegaFenerbahce was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Süleyman Akyazıcıoğlu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ahmet Rıfat Tanyeli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Santiago Jatsu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. There was no doubt that Margarita were the better team. Margarita's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.